What does the House Martin eat?
Delichon urbicum
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Diet overview
Insectivore
How it forages
Strictly aerial insectivores, catching insects (flies, aphids, small beetles, mosquitoes) on the wing. They forage at various heights, often higher than Barn Swallows, especially in good weather. They drink by skimming over water surfaces.
When it feeds
Diurnal. Active from dawn to dusk, primarily foraging during daylight hours.
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